The good news is that I got as good a bow as I could imagine, for what I want (big game hunting). The bad news is that the best bow in my collection is no longer one of my bows.
And if you've ever had a thief steal something from you, or if you've had a really embarrasing practical joke played on you, that's how I felt--totally surprised/embarrased. Like a surprise party. It took me about 60 seconds, after knowing that it was my tradebow, to actually get my head around it all. I pride myself in being a suspicious person and never fooled but I was totally lost for two minutes.
I saw the bow unfinished a couple weeks ago, laying against the wall, and saw Carson point out the natural reflex that it had. I was thinking, "#$%@!, why can't I get one like that, I hope Carson doesn't screw that one up during tillering"
Ok, so I'm the fool. The bow is a rocket launcher. Its 5# heavier than the osage bow I was practicing with today and shot the same arrows a lot faster. I'm going to shoot it alot this week and see if I can have it ready for hunting in a week or so. Should be no problem.
Thanks Carson! And thanks, Bryce, for the surpise party. I will definately get you back.
